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Dog Agility this Fourth of July Weekend – Manzanita Park – Prunedale July 2, 2011

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Agility

Wanting to know what Dog Agility is all about? Here’s your chance….visit Manzanita Park this weekend in Prunedale for a 3-day fun, filled Dog Sport event.

2 – 4 JULY 2011
USDAA Test – Prunedale, California
The Bay Team
Manzanita Park (17100 Castroville Blvd)

First runs start at 8:00 am and continue throughout the day. Bring your dog and check it out. You just might get addicted.

Here’s a few interesting Agility related Blogs:

LoLaBlu Land

The Days of Johann, an agility dog!

Elite Forces of Fuzzy Destruction


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Aggressive Coyote Prompts Dog Ban On Some Palo Alto Open Space Trails September 16, 2010

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For All You Hikers Out There:

In response to a series of encounters between an aggressive coyote and dogs, Palo Alto is temporarily prohibiting dogs from visiting some trails on the western side of Pearson-Arastradero Preserve.

“The coyote would approach people with dogs, bark and howl,” said Lester Hodgins, open space division supervising ranger. In one case, a coyote “nipped at” a dog, he said, adding that there have been no full-blown attacks.

The harassed dogs have ranged in size from a small collie to a 90-pound Labrador, Hodgins said.

“In some cases, the owners just yelled,” he said. “In one case, they had to throw a rock.”

There haven’t been any reports of coyotes approaching hikers without dogs.

Following the latest encounter on Sept. 1, the city banned dogs from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail at the preserve’s west entrance on Arastradero Road to the Meadowlark Trail, as well as from the Woodland Star, Ohlone and Bay Laurel trails. The preserve, city-owned open space, is off Arastradero Road just north of Page Mill.

READ MORE HERE FROM MERCURY NEWS

By Jesse Dungan

Daily News Staff Writer

 

AFRP’s “Good Dog” Manners Classes – Sign Up Now! September 1, 2010

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Sign Up Today! AFRP’s “Good Dog” Manners class is perfect for any dog, puppy through adult, needing a good start in their new home or continuing their learning in their existing home.

You and your dog will learn with positive training techniques that are fun and rewarding. This basic class will help you build a strong bond with your dog.

The “Good Dog” Manners class provides help with problem solving and overall house-manners as well as teaching you to teach your dog basic skills such as come when called, sit, lie down, stay, leave it, wait at the door, and walking nicely on a leash.

6 week session
Time: 6-7pm
Pacific Grove Community Center, Lebeck Room
515 Junipero Ave.
Teacher: Sandra Benzor Certified Trainer
Pawsitively K9 Training, LLC

Requirements:
Puppies must be 10wks and have proof of 2 DHLPP Vaccines
Dogs must have proof of current DHLPP & Rabies Vaccines

Cost:
AFRP Adopted Dogs – $90 (6 week class)

General Public – $120 (6 week class)

Next Session Begins on Wednesday, Sept. 1 so sign up Today! Email or call us at 333-0722.

P.O. Box 51083 | Pacific Grove, CA 93950 | Phone: (831) 333-0722 | Fax: (831) 333-1956

 

Hotel Chains Open Their Doors to Dogs August 31, 2010

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Hotel Chains Open Their Doors to Dogs

By Phyllis DeGioia

Imagine that the following happens during your next vacation: You enter the lobby of a luxury hotel with your accompanying children, colleagues or friends, and your eyes wide open. Your companions gasp while you stare, jaw agape, at the finery and expensive furnishings. You’re so taken aback by the splendor that you almost drop your dog’s leash.

This scenario might not just be a daydream — especially the part about your dog. That’s because many hotels now cater to dog owners like you. Now you can stay at hotels ranging from luxury chains, where you can expect royal rover treatment, to reasonably priced hotels, which place more emphasis on functionality rather than flash. Read More…